The title says it all. The publisher gambled double or nothing and lost. Hernderson's portrayal of the time tripping Sam Beckett was very sub-par. The story was bland with very little relation to the television series what so ever. I give it two thumbs down, only because I am limited to only two thumbs. If you want a good QUANTUM LEAP book, try "Odyssey" or "Pulitzer"

I know this one has been out of print for a while, and it is customary to review newer things or at least things that can be located without a search, but I couldn't stand to see such a fine book supported only by a one star review. This is the only novel where Sam Leaps into two people at once, identical twins. His psyche is split in half, and we get two different versions of Sam: the side that is dedicated to solving the Leap and continuing on to help more people, and the darker more selfish side that is tired of jumping around and wants to settle down and satisfy his own desires. Their two lives unfold and they finally confront each other at the end. I had to leave off the fifth star because this one doesn't reach the emotional depth of several others in the series, the ending is good but not very touching (unlike Angels Unaware, which is perhaps the best in the series).

Pay no heed to the one star review, this book is a great Leap. It isn't one of the best, I'll give you that, but it did split Sam Becket's psyche in two. In this novel and this one alone, we get two different versions of Sam at once: the one who wants to focus only on the Leap and how to solve it, and the one who is tired of Leaping and wants to settle down. What results is a sometimes comical, sometimes dramatic, altogether unique approach to the Leap themes. The two Sams move along different paths that will eventually cross in an explosive and touching finale. ***Let it be noted that it is by accident that I reviewed this book twice, not a shameless attempt to beef the ratings up. I was unable to remove one of them so I updated it in this manner. Thank you.***

Don't pay me to read this junk again.If you still want to email me for nothing my email is andre00_us@kidsmail.com

Like the other Ripley's 100th Anniversary Edition books, the book is a little bit on the small side and many adult readers will find that they get through the book pretty quick.

There are some good facts in this book and lovers of art or architecture will find the drawings and styles of the buildings in this book to be very good.

I partly agree with a previous reviewer that a few of the facts may be a bit corny, after all who really cares about a couple that were engaged for 30 years without being married, that's not what I'd call a great or strange work of art! Similarly, a letterbox that looks like a road runner is not really that strange (a drive around the Australian country side and you'll probably see more than a dozen letterboxes just as interesting).

Give this book a try, the price won't break your bank balance and Ripley's books are pretty hard to find.

This is a great book to own. Once you read it, you'll be telling all of your friends the weird things and coincidences that have happened.

Does not go into a lot of detail. Reads as if you already know what you are trying to accomplish.Would not recommend this book for the person with a young horse just starting out or if you are into Western Riding. I did get some pointers but not what I was looking for.

This is a great book for teaching and training younger horses. It gives step-by-step information, and what to do if something goes wrong. Must have for any breeder!

Books like this are produced to sooth the inferiority complex of people who know their dealing with an illiterate medium that requires no thought, one which any imbecile E! entertainment viewer can experience. This volume can only serve to further inflate the self importance of trendy "autuer" directors & celebrities.

I found this book to be of use, not only in looking up material on fairly recent films, but as a reference source for some very interesting writing on the subject. I wish there had been more of the earlier pieces, done by critics who are now better known, but I think this volume will suit anyone truly interested in movies of the past few decades. For better or worse, film is the dominant art form of this century, and I welcome a book that serves not merely as a source of dry information, but as a starting point for discussion.

Good topic but poor execution. Its obvious that little time was spent producing this book. Compared to similar books, the pictures of the hotels are quite small, limited in number and not of the best quality. Additionally, there are a number of other resorts listed in the back where the author has merely included a brief description of the resort along with a tiny picture. I was expecting more in-depth coverage of these resorts. Also, the map in the front of the book is wrong. They have mislocated certain resorts- placing resorts in the Indian Ocean on the continent of Africa. Sloppy work!!!

An exotic travel book and an exotic architecture book in one. Even though I am not a hotel or resort designer, nor am I actively searching for a vacation spot, this book was ideal for me since I was looking to create the open, breezy, jungle feel of these tropical spaces in my own home.

Over twenty different resorts are detailed with numerous photos of each as well as information on design principles, materials used, interior design and amenities. There is also a people and places section give information on the architect, owner, and the resort's history. Sixteen others are contained on single pages with a few small photos and text on the layout and design.

I love the vibrant colors and spacious feel of the Hotel Bel Air Costa Careyes. I also like the Hotel Salto Chico with its abundance of huge windows and the Hotel Bora Bora that has all its bungalows on stilts over the water. Since one day I hope to live in a dome home I love circular layout plan provide by the Banyan Tree Maldives.

I like it that the book features resorts that are have taken steps to be environmentally friendly. In case you would like to visit some of these beautiful places there is a map showing where each is located. Contact information including phone, website and email for each is also here.

This book takes you on a journey through the world to exotic locations. It is great for people looking for exciting travel destinations or for building and décor ideas for their own homes.

Many adults will be familiar with the cartoons of Ripley's Believe It Or Not! that used to appear in many newspapers. This book contains some facts about reptiles, but many adults may find that it is a bit on the short side and many of the drawings don't seem to resemble the style of those that were found in the paper.

It is still a good book and anyone who gives it to a child in upper primary school will find that their soon enthralled. Many kids love dinosaurs, frogs and lizards, so facts about weird ones are right up their alley.

I liked this book alot. It is full of cool and interesting things. I liked this book because it was filled with stuff i like. For example if you like strange animals or weird disformed creatures you would love this book. The other Ripley's books arre like this, they give you interestin facts about strange happenings/ or things.Even though it is short it is a good book to fill in your empty time with.

I think that this book included a couple of true facts, but a lot of imagination, how could you know what someone about 100-110 years ago was thinking.I think Flora Seymour did fairly well job, considering that she was writing a children's storybook. I applaud you Flora Seymour!

This book was VERY exciting!! I am done with this book now, but I still think about it!! Sacagawea went through ALOT!! For instance like moving, making alot of stuff like: her clothes, shoes, tents, and baskets. Think about it!! Having to make all this stuff. It would take days!! I am sure thankful we have machines now to make different things!! I highly recommend this book!!

If you're new to market gardening and looking for solid info on how to run a CSA, this is *not* the book for you. For example, the chapter on harvesting and processing is only 2 1/2 pages long and boils down to "it can't be explained in a book, you need hands on experience". The majority of the book is self-congratulatory prose about how CSAs are saving the world. I support the CSA concept, but found this book a big disappointment. There are a few useful charts for determining share size and how much to grow, they are the only thing that prevents me from giving this book zero stars.

This book describes many problems of the current food production & distribution system. More importantly, it provides a solution using Community Supported Agriculture. The book outlines the steps necessary to set up a CSA, discusses options and issues for each step, and includes examples from CSAs all over the country. Many references and a resource list guide readers to other sources of information in a variety of media. I am a CSA consumer, not a farmer or an organizer; I enjoyed the book and am much more optimistic about the power groups of individuals have to change the system

This book, which tells of the "Roaring Twenties," is an excellent resource to those interested in either this time period, or even just how it fits into the whole of US history.

Neil Russack's book, "Animal Guides" was recommended to me by a therapist who works in dream analysis. There is much to be said for the author's book, but it takes some discipline to get through it.

After a bumpy start Russack settles down as he begins to describe his patients' dreams and he seems to be a man who speaks from a good deal of professional experience. He devotes many pages to his patients and his connections with him. There are some wonderful moments about elephants and horses and dragons....Russack comes into his fullest when describing an elderly woman who can barely speak and how she is dealing with the end of her life. There are some funny moments, too.....a colleague who measured his steps from his back office to the outside at lunchtime, leapt down stairs only to find his car ticketed each day. Therapists need therapists, as they say.

I came to the conclusion early on while reading this book that the author was more interested in talking about himself. There's nothing wrong with an autobiography but I had hoped for something
more detached from his personal life. A good textbook followed by a second book of a more personal nature would have established Russack in the public's eye. The author is not a great writer (and he needs a new editor!) but he spilled all his beans at once. Perhaps there is only one book in him.

The good thing to recommend about Neil Russack's book is that those who read it might find it easier to approach therapy. Once taboo, therapy has become an accepted life force for many of us.